Senior Estimator

Our client is seeking someone who is passionate about estimating and enjoys all that's required. The successful Senior Estimator is someone with a great attitude and relationship focus, and the ability to work in cohesion with the entire operations team.

Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.

Responsibilities include:

• Work in partnership with the operations team members to plan the job prior to project initiation including general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process
• Complete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents
• Ability to prepare GMP's and present Budget Development process from Concept, SD, DD to CD.
• Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks
• Establish the pre-construction budget and manage the associated funds
• Ability to prepare comprehensive bid packages and distribute to trades
• Coordinate with SDC Self Perform Division for revenue opportunities
• Ensures that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project
• Structure a fair and comprehensive final sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets, by educating all subs on the client's view of the project, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same work
• Review & Level quotes and estimates with Project Team and prepare recommendations
• Develop meaningful project specific VE Strategies
• Present information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Must have the ability to be deadline focused in order to time manage several activities / projects
• Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
• Good leadership, strong team communication both written and verbal

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years' estimating experience
• Expertise Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors Estimating
• Experience should include large commercial, hospitality, mid-rise/mix use projects.
• Experienced in estimating all trades including Civil / Structural & MEP
• Experienced in Conceptual Estimating & Budgeting
• Self-Starter with the ability to work individually & as part of a team
• Vast knowledge of all trades: scope, time frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposures
• Solid conceptual estimating experience
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of On Screen Take Off, Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plus

Salary Range Information

Rhode Island Base Salary Range $170,000 – $210,000 The range stated is specific to New England Placement. xhyhwjd The range listed depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.